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DNS Record Scanner

Find out the DNS records of any given domain name. In-depth DNS results including nameservers, IPv4, IPv6 and MX records amongst other collected data.

What is DNS entry or record?

A DNS entry or record is a piece of information in a Domain Name System (DNS) database that associates a domain name with a specific IP address. DNS is a system that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify and communicate with each other on the internet.

There are several types of DNS records, including:

1. A record: Associates a domain name with an IPv4 address.
2. AAAA record: Associates a domain name with an IPv6 address.
3. CNAME record: Associates a domain name with another domain name.
4. MX record: Specifies the mail server responsible for accepting email messages on behalf of a domain.
5. TXT record: Allows domain owners to add arbitrary text to the DNS record, which can be used for various purposes such as domain ownership verification, SPF records, and DKIM records.

DNS records are managed by the domain name registrar or the domain name system provider. They can be edited and updated to point to different IP addresses, email servers, or other services as needed. The DNS system is critical for ensuring that internet traffic is directed to the correct destination and enabling communication between computers on the internet.